Name/Title
PhotographEntry/Object ID
1998.32.3.QQQDescription
Black-and-white photograph of players from the Viking Athletic Association playing soccer. This photograph is likely from the National Cup in 1945Photograph Details
Subject Person or Organization
Viking Athletic AssociationContext
In 1945 the Viking Athletic Association won the National Cup against the South Side Swedes.
Viking Athletic Association was founded in 1926 by a group of young Swedes in Chicago. It was originally called the Liberty Ball Club. The primary sport was soccer. As membership grew, the club formed teams for softball, golf, basketball, and bowling. The club won league championships in soccer in the 1940s.Acquisition
Accession
1998.32Source or Donor
Viking Athletic AssociationAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Gift of the Viking Athletic AssociationLexicon
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Photographs, Clubs, Athletic clubs, Soccer, SportsSearch Terms
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Viking Athletic AssociationCopyright
Copyright Details
Ownership was legally transferred to the Swedish American Museum per the gift agreement.
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This collection is open to research and does not contain sensitive information.Reproductions
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